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Bachelor of Arts (Geography)
(Taught by the Faculty of Science)
Note: As Human Geography is the most common major amongst Arts
students, the requirements of this major are outlined below.
Students wishing to major in Geology, Geosciences or Physical Geography
within the BA degree should consult the Course Structures of the
Faculty of Science. Students anticipating a career in teaching would
be well advised to choose options from both physical and human geography,
and may also choose Geology subjects depending on the prerequisites.
Major Study in Human Geography
| 100-Level |
| GEOS112 |
Physical Environments
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6 |
| GEOS142 |
The Human Environment: Problems and
Changes |
6 |
| 200-Level |
| GEOS242 |
Living in Cities |
6 |
| GEOS243 |
The Bush and Beyond: Rural Society
in Australia |
6 |
| GEOS246 |
A Hungry World: Food Resources and
the World Economy |
6 |
| Plus one subject chosen from the
following: |
| GEOS231 |
Environmental Impact of Societies |
6 |
| GEOS233 |
Discovering Downunder: A Geography
of Australia |
6 |
| GEOS239 |
Remote Sensing of the Environment |
6 |
| 300-Level |
| At least three subjects selected
from |
| GEOS331 |
Environmental Management and Decision-making |
8 |
| GEOS333 |
Cultural Heritage Management |
8 |
| GEOS339 |
Geographic Information Systems |
8 |
| GEOS347 |
Northern Neighbours: Economic and
Social Change in the Asia-Pacific Rim |
8 |
| GEOS349 |
Population, Health and Environment |
8 |
Plus additional elective subjects at any level (subject to prerequisite
requirements) chosen from the Science Schedule to total 90 credit
points.
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